Near Temple Hill Road (New York State Route 300), on the right when traveling north.
Chaplain Israel Evans proposed building a “Temple of Virtue” where officers could assemble for meetings and the army could worship together rather than attend separate services around town or ignore the Sabbath completely. To this end, soldiers . . . — — Map (db m8763) HM
On Little Britain Road (New York State Route 207) at Beattie Rd, on the right when traveling west on Little Britain Road.
Built by General James Clinton Commander of NY troops during the Revolutionary War, presided at surrender at Yorktown 1781. Town Clerk & Supervisor of New Windsor, died here Dec. 22, 1812 — — Map (db m44245) HM
On Bruenig Rd at International Blvd., on the left when traveling north on Bruenig Rd.
Honors Lt. William Bruenig killed in a flight training accident 8-28-1942 Stewart Field after bailing USMA Aviation Cadet to safety. — — Map (db m136856) HM
of the Presbyterian Church in 1764, here lie many early residents including Sgt. Elihu Spear killed at the end of the Revolutionary War, one day after peace was declared. — — Map (db m44505) HM
On New York State Route 94, 0.2 miles New York State Route 32, on the right when traveling east.
Built in 1755, by William Edmonston, used as a hqts for General’s St. Clair and Gates in 1782-83 and as a medical staff headquarters during the army encampments at New Windsor — — Map (db m24416) HM
On Little Britain Rd (New York State Route 207) at Union Ave (New York State Route 300), on the right when traveling east on Little Britain Rd.
Here, Oct. 1777, Gen. George Clinton rallied troops after fall of Forts Clinton and Montgomery, to defend Hudson Valley from British — — Map (db m44033) HM
On Temple Hill Road (New York State Route 300), on the left when traveling north.
The route traveled by the 52 American hostages from Stewart Airport to West Point after their release from captivity in Iran January 25, 1981. — — Map (db m8215) HM
On Little Britian Road (New York State Route 207) at Breunig Road, on the right when traveling west on Little Britian Road.
The route traveled by the
52 American hostages from
Stewart Airport to West
Point after their release
from captivity in Iran
January 25, 1981. — — Map (db m44035) HM
On River Road at Clinton Street, on the right when traveling north on River Road.
Glass Works Site
Newburgh Glass Co 1867 72
Patented Glass From Rock
Quarried at Butter Hill
Products Included Bottles
Pocket Flasks and Insulators
Hudson Valley
Bottle Club — — Map (db m37134) HM
On River Road at County Road 69, on the right when traveling north on River Road.
Historic New Windsor
Nearby stood the Thomas Ellison house, used as headquarters by General George Washington at various times during the years of 1779-1781.
Also quartered here was Alexander Hamilton and here was planned the attack on Stony . . . — — Map (db m37137) HM
On 1st Street at Circulation Drive, on the right when traveling south on 1st Street.
On January 25th 1981
After being held hostage by Iran for 444 days
These gallant Men and Women first set foot on American soil
Here at Stewart Airport
And were welcomed home by their grateful and joyful countrymen
Who have dedicated this . . . — — Map (db m158169) HM WM
On Walsh Avenue at Quassaick Avenue (U.S. 9W), on the left when traveling west on Walsh Avenue.
Dedicated to the Men-Women
who served God and Country
in Korea and Vietnam for our right
to freedom and to preserve freedom
throughout the world — — Map (db m214884) WM
On Little Britain Road (New York State Route 207) 0.2 miles Druy Lane (New York State Route 747).
Settle 1724 by John Humphrey, named by Peter Mulliner 1729, birthplace of New York's first Governor & U.S. Vice-President 1805-1812 George Clinton. — — Map (db m44248) HM
On Little Britain Road (New York State Route 207) 0.1 miles east of Bull Road, on the left when traveling east.
Early burial ground of the
Mulliner family & other early
Little Britain families
including the Beattie's, Falls
Waugh's, Duboi's & Wellings
on the land of Peter Mulliner — — Map (db m44244) HM
Near Temple Hill Road (New York State Route 300), on the right when traveling north.
A “cantonment” was a more permanent quarters for troops than an encampment of tents. New Windsor, like Valley Forge, contained orderly lines of log huts that housed troops over the winter. After the Revolutionary War, New Windsor’s huts were sold . . . — — Map (db m8770) HM
On Temple Hill Road (New York State Route 300), on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the recipients of this nation’s oldest military decoration, “The Purple Heart” My stone is red for the blood they shed. The medal I bear is my country’s way to show they care. If I could be seen by all mankind maybe peace will come . . . — — Map (db m8228) HM
Near Temple Hill Road (New York State Route 300), on the right when traveling north.
This Revolutionary Hut was given by Mr. & Mrs. William T. Hand to the National Temple Association, Inc. and re-erected through the generosity of Mr. William Applebye Robinson Dedicated October 7, 1934. — — Map (db m8774) HM
Near Temple Hill Road (New York State Route 300), on the right when traveling north.
In 1783, in the “Temple of Virtue” here on Temple Hill, General George Washington ordered officers to gather stories of gallantry and faithful service by enlisted men and to select candidates for the Badge of Military Merit, the inspiration for the . . . — — Map (db m8807) HM
Near Temple Hill Road (New York State Route 300), on the right when traveling north.
By 1782, more than a century of settlement and eight years of military occupation had left much of the Hudson River’s waterfront deforested. Nevertheless, the Quartermaster Department, responsible for securing the army’s living quarters, found a . . . — — Map (db m8766) HM
Near Temple Hill Road (New York State Route 300), on the right when traveling north.
Approximately 7,500 soldiers of the Continental Army, who came from New England, the Mid-Atlantic states, Canada, and even Europe, lived at New Windsor Cantonment. Although most were in their twenties, the soldiers ranged in age from their early . . . — — Map (db m8806) HM
Near Temple Hill Road (New York State Route 300), on the right when traveling north.
Front of Monument:
On this ground was erected “The Temple” or new public building by the Army of the Revolution -- 1782 – 83 -- ------------------- The birthplace of the Republic.
Right Side of Monument:
This tablet . . . — — Map (db m8281) HM
On 1st Street at Circulation Drive, on the right when traveling south on 1st Street.
Thomas Archibald Stewart
1902 - 1998
Newburgh, NY
“Archie” thought that a city in the twentieth century would need an airport to prosper, just as a city in the nineteenth century needed a railroad. He did something about it. In . . . — — Map (db m158165) HM
Near Temple Hill Road (New York State Route 300), on the right when traveling north.
Here Lyes the Mortal Remains of an Unknown Soldier First interred in the Revolutionary War Graveyard at West Point. Moved here in 1965 again to rest among his comrades. — — Map (db m42420) HM
